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November 16, 2018

Wildfire Smoke Creates Hazardous Air Quality in NorCal
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A massive cloud of smoke hangs over parts of Northern California. One
environmental monitoring group says the region now has the worst air
quality in the world. Residents and workers in Butte County and
surrounding areas have been urged to remain indoors, as schools in Butte
County have remained shut since the fire started. Dozens of schools
across the Bay Area will be closed today due to the poor air quality.


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